48 hours ago I'd have posted that there's been no progress on the SV.
2 reasons for the lack of progress.
1. I've been working on a different project.
This....
...jamming a 1098 superbike engine into my old air cooled Multistrada. Turned out to be a bit more of an undertaking than anticipated as I've had to fabricate a fuel tank from scratch for it.
2. With 9 points on my driving license, and it being essential I can drive for work, motorbike riding has had to take a back seat until some points drop off (6 points go next June) so I've been getting back into pedal powered 2 wheels....
...given I live in the Peak District it's not as if I'm short of places to ride.
However, purely by coincidence a mate who I'd asked to do some machining of offset steerer stems, swingarm adjuster inserts and other bits over a year ago - with the admonition that I was in no rush - has nearly finished everything....